Using Pro Polymer in Hand Gel

Pro Polymer (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer) is a gel-forming substance used as a thickener in water-based formulations like hand gels.
Triethanolamine is primarily used as a pH adjuster to increase alkalinity.
Many acrylate-based thickeners, including Pro Polymer, require neutralization with a base (like Triethanolamine) to fully swell and create a stable, viscous gel texture.
While Pro Polymer can start forming a gel structure when mixed with water, adding Triethanolamine helps adjust the pH, which is typically necessary to achieve the desired thickness and stability for a hand gel formulation.
Therefore, it is generally necessary to use Triethanolamine (or another suitable neutralizing agent) in conjunction with Pro Polymer to achieve an effective hand gel consistency.